Sally’s father is ill in hospital. and her mother has to look after her father there The woman can’t leave their four-year-old son Harry at home. So she asks Sally, “How many classes do you have this afternoon?”

“We have no classes today,” answers the girl. “We’re having a school sports meeting today.”

“That’s great!” says her mother. “Take your brother to your school. Tell your teachers I have a lot of things to do. I’m sure they can let you look after him today.”

Sally does what her mother says. This little boy comes to school for the first time and thinks everything is interesting. He sees some children having a race and asks. “What are they running for, Sally?”

“The first one can get a prize.” answers Sally.

“Now, I see. But why are the others running?”

1.Where is Sally’s father?

2.Who will take care of Sally’s father?

3.How old is Harry?

4.Does Harry often go to school?

5.Why does Sally take her brother to school today?

I am a writer. My job is to write something for the newspaper. I work very hard. Every morning I get up at seven. I take some exercise and then have a light breakfast. Then I drive to my office. It takes me thirty minutes, so I usually get there earlier than others.
I am very busy. I think every minute counts, so I plan my work very carefully. I keep a diary to help me remember things. I meet and talk with many people. I make lots of telephone calls. I often go out and visit many people. I come back home at seven. I often watch TV at supper time. Then I begin to write down what I know. I like being busy.
【小题1】What does the writer of the passage think of his job?

I am a writer. My job is to write something for the newspaper. I work very hard. Every morning I get up at seven. I take some exercise and then have a light breakfast. Then I drive to my office. It takes me thirty minutes, so I usually get there earlier than others.

I am very busy. I think every minute counts, so I plan my work very carefully. I keep a diary to help me remember things. I meet and talk with many people. I make lots of telephone calls. I often go out and visit many people. I come back home at seven. I often watch TV at supper time. Then I begin to write down what I know. I like being busy.

1.What does the writer of the passage think of his job?

2.The sentence “every minute counts” means ___________.

3.How does he go to his office?

4.Why does he often go out? Because __________.

5.What is the best title of the passage?